On the bludge again
I have a USB Iomega Zip 650 CD reader/writer which I was hoping to give away with a slot loader 350mhz iMac. Unfortunately the power cable in has two of the pins broken off. Anyone have one of these languishing in a box in the shed? Thanks, Kevin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: DVD region codes
Hi James, We are talking about the DVD Region Code blocking on Mac Computers aren't we ... not commercial DVD Players? You should know basis about your MacIntosh and region locking. The limitation is double : firstly is hardware. This is the first to run when you’re inserting a DVD in your optical drive. But there’s a second limitation which is purely software, through your Operating System. As Daniel has explained how to overcome the issue be able to use VLC to play DVDs without affecting the Region Codie issue. We DON'T recommend flashing the DVD hardware on a Mac for numerous reasons. One, it voids your Warranty, Two if it goes wrong during the process ... that's the end of your drive. What needs to happen is Apple Changes this Silly Region Code blocking it has. If you read my previous reply to Shay, re the ACCC case in which the High Court Of Australia ruled that region lockouts breached fair trade and market competition practices. So what Apple is doing is possibly illegal in Australia. Cheers, Ronni, On 25/02/2010, at 3:16 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: interesting just some weeks ago i had a callout to fix the problem can't play french dvds on a nec dvd-player on http://www.videohelp.com/ i found a hack followed the instuctionsit worked because its region 0 now it plays any dvd from any place no further questions asked. James On 25/02/2010, at 9:39, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi James, How I understand the setting of the DVD Region Code, if when you first purchase a new Mac, you insert a Region 0 DVD, which presumably will set the drive as Region 0. You would be able to play Region 0 DVDs, but when you go to play a different region DVD, say Region 4 (which is Australia), you would be asked to change the region of the drive to Region 4. That's how I understand it anyway. A solution would be to copy the DVDs in iDVD (our Apple programme to create DVDs) as it makes disks with no Region Code, so Region Code 0. Cheers, Ronni On 25/02/2010, at 8:14 AM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: just my 2c as far i know if you put in a dvd mac book ask you for region change the drive stores that new region based on the dvd put in can't you put in a dvd which is set to region 0 the drive may accept this as new region, result: it should play all dvd's w/o further change needed James On 24/02/2010, at 18:40, Daniel Kerr wrote: On 24/2/10 6:26 PM, Andrew Schox and...@perthfootankle.com.au wrote: Hi all, Is there any way to play DVDs from different regions without invoking that horrible little dialog that only gives you a few chances to change the DVD player's region code? This is on a new MacBook. Cheers, Andrew Hi Andrew Unfortunately not through Apple DVD Player. You can try and hack the hardware with certain software, but I've never recommended this or tried it myself, as if it goes wrong during the process, you can fry your drive. (Not worth the risk I tend to think). Once work around is to not have DVD player launch on load (System Preferences - CDs DVDs then under When you insert a video DVD you change this to ignore). Then once the DVD is mounted (which doesn't affect the region code issue), you find the VIDEO_TS folder, and look for the largest file. You can then play this in VLC. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ Sure, you don't get all the bells and whistles. But you get to watch the movie part without worrying about region codes and locking your DVD Player to another region. :o) Welcome to the free world :o) Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
Some omissions from the list: How about my $2,000 Powerbook 100 laptop and its lead acid battery. Then all the Apple laser printers that died mysteriously because of a problem in the power supply. And of course the Mighty Mouse. I actually liked my old Performa because I could watch TV on mine and capture frames from telecasts. It still works. Cheers, Paul. Dr Paul R. Weaver http://fremantlebiz.livejournal.com/calendar -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hello all Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints. I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!! I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but was not happy with the sound quality. I have now settled on a Blue Yeti which was released last year to rave reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!! Probably over the top for what I need. I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound! Regards Marlene Oostryck On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hi Marlene, That is excellent to hear. All the best with your storybook movies to DVDs. I'm sure they will be wonderful. Regards, Ronni On 25/02/2010, at 5:14 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints. I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!! I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but was not happy with the sound quality. I have now settled on a Blue Yeti which was released last year to rave reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!! Probably over the top for what I need. I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound! Regards Marlene Oostryck -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Thanks Marlene, really useful info. I have a Sony ECM C115, but it doesn't work well in practice. Glenn Nicholas OM4 :: On 25 February 2010 17:14, Marlene Oostryck oostr...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Hello all Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints. I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!! I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but was not happy with the sound quality. I have now settled on a Blue Yeti which was released last year to rave reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!! Probably over the top for what I need. I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound! Regards Marlene Oostryck On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
New EPSON printer says it's OFFLINE
Hi All I've just had to go and buy a new printer as my 2 Epsons have recently decided to die. (I reckon they're defaulted to die at 3years of age!) I am on my iMac with OS 10.5.8. I have just gone through all the hoops to install my new Epson Stylus Photo TX810FW. I used the enclosed CD and all went well - I received the 'Installation Successful' message. It is a wireless model. I have checked under System Preferences, Network and am told STATUS - Connected and it shows the name of my wireless connection. I have printing sharing ON. But now when I go to print something from my Mac, I get a message saying 'Printer is currently Offline'. The power is on. I'm also getting a spinning wheel regarding ink levels. The wheel won't stop so I don't get to see ink levels anyway. I've put in all 6 of the new cartridges that came with the printer. I have been able to use the printer as a copier. I need to print off boarding passes for a flight at 6am tomorrow morning HELP! TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au 55 Duart Rd TRIGG WA 6029 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Framemaker
Can anyone suggest how I can get hold of an older version of Framemaker?I realise that Adobe no longer issue aMac version, but used to. I am assuming and older version would work with OS 10.5.8, but I have no idea when FM was abandoned. Bill -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: New EPSON printer says it's OFFLINE
Hi Denise, I'm not familiar with these printers setting them up wirelessly - but a couple of thoughts: 1) If you are under the gun to print out the boarding passes, why not just temporarily connect the printer by USB to print off the passes. Then you can fault-find your network printing without the added time pressure ;) 2) You have told us that System Preferences, Network shows STATUS - Connected and the name of your wireless connection. What about System Preferences, Print Fax - does that show the printer - it should be listed in the left pane, with a green light and something like Idle, Default 3) Note that if you have had the printer connected in different ways (ie by USB and by wireless network) each set-up will show separately in the printer list - I prefer to give these listings indicative names (eg Epson TX810FW - USB and Epson TX810FW - Wireless) then if I swap around between wireless and direct USB connection, I just change the default printer accordingly. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 25/2/10 2:37 PM, Denise Williams at chri...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi All I've just had to go and buy a new printer as my 2 Epsons have recently decided to die. (I reckon they're defaulted to die at 3years of age!) I am on my iMac with OS 10.5.8. I have just gone through all the hoops to install my new Epson Stylus Photo TX810FW. I used the enclosed CD and all went well - I received the 'Installation Successful' message. It is a wireless model. I have checked under System Preferences, Network and am told STATUS - Connected and it shows the name of my wireless connection. I have printing sharing ON. But now when I go to print something from my Mac, I get a message saying 'Printer is currently Offline'. The power is on. I'm also getting a spinning wheel regarding ink levels. The wheel won't stop so I don't get to see ink levels anyway. I've put in all 6 of the new cartridges that came with the printer. I have been able to use the printer as a copier. I need to print off boarding passes for a flight at 6am tomorrow morning HELP! TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au 55 Duart Rd TRIGG WA 6029 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: New EPSON printer says it's OFFLINE
Hi Denise, This is how I re-installed my Epson TX700W Wireless Printer after doing it all manually the first time, setting an IP Address etc. Your Printer is similar so replace my TX700W with your TX810W Install Epson TX700W set it up to join your Wireless Network. You need the CD that came with TX700W Read the Wireless Networking Basics (sheet). 1. Insert the CD that came with the TX700W Printer 2. Follow the instructions for Easy Install (It takes quite a time to install all the software, you need to be watching and clicking ok etc.) 3. DON'T attach the Ethernet Cable until instructed to. 4. After all the Software Installs, DON'T Quit, continue following the Instructions a Window appears EpsonNet Easy Install 4. Follow the instructions to setup TX700W to join your Wireless Network. 5. After you Confirm Settings: print out the Status Sheet. 6. Then on your Mac, Add the TX700W Printer: Open System Preferences Print Fax - Bonjour (EPSON39D17E)- Kind: EPSON SP TX700W Series (10) Once it is all setup, you disconnect the TX700W Ethernet Cable from the Printer and your Time Capsule or Airport Express or wireless modem The only cable connected to the TX700W is the Power lead. That's the beauty of it, no cables. And you can wirelessly Print, Scan, Copy. Your TX810W will vary slightly, but it will be very similar to above. Cheers, Ronni On 25/02/2010, at 2:37 PM, Denise Williams wrote: Hi All I've just had to go and buy a new printer as my 2 Epsons have recently decided to die. (I reckon they're defaulted to die at 3years of age!) I am on my iMac with OS 10.5.8. I have just gone through all the hoops to install my new Epson Stylus Photo TX810FW. I used the enclosed CD and all went well - I received the 'Installation Successful' message. It is a wireless model. I have checked under System Preferences, Network and am told STATUS - Connected and it shows the name of my wireless connection. I have printing sharing ON. But now when I go to print something from my Mac, I get a message saying 'Printer is currently Offline'. The power is on. I'm also getting a spinning wheel regarding ink levels. The wheel won't stop so I don't get to see ink levels anyway. I've put in all 6 of the new cartridges that came with the printer. I have been able to use the printer as a copier. I need to print off boarding passes for a flight at 6am tomorrow morning HELP! TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au 55 Duart Rd TRIGG WA 6029 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: New EPSON printer says it's OFFLINE
Hi Denise If you are in a hurry and have the cable then do as Neil has suggested. With my TX600FW I had a similar problem and had to go to Applications Utilities Epson Scan Settings. There you should see a Scanner 1 and an address such as 10.1.1.3. Check back in your Sharing Preferences and see what address was there for your printer. If they differ Delete the one in the Epson Scan Settings and put in the other. Click on Test. No guarantees, but might help. Merv Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Denise, I'm not familiar with these printers setting them up wirelessly - but a couple of thoughts: 1) If you are under the gun to print out the boarding passes, why not just temporarily connect the printer by USB to print off the passes. Then you can fault-find your network printing without the added time pressure ;) 2) You have told us that System Preferences, Network shows STATUS - Connected and the name of your wireless connection. What about System Preferences, Print Fax - does that show the printer - it should be listed in the left pane, with a green light and something like Idle, Default 3) Note that if you have had the printer connected in different ways (ie by USB and by wireless network) each set-up will show separately in the printer list - I prefer to give these listings indicative names (eg Epson TX810FW - USB and Epson TX810FW - Wireless) then if I swap around between wireless and direct USB connection, I just change the default printer accordingly. Cheers Neil -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
Peter, Your link didn't work so I did a search and found it http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/167240,top-10-worst-apple-products-of-all-time.aspx It came up with the following gems as well: http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/159526,top-10-worst-microsoft-products-of-all-time.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/145271,top-10-disappointing-technologies.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/137301,top-ten-unlucky-it-incidents.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/143771,top-10-technologies-that-burnt-early-adopters.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/135311,top-10-best-and-worst-macs-of-all-time.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/129204,top-10-worst-chief-executives.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/141175,top-10-it-villains.aspx http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/150506,top-10-strangest-characters-in-it.aspx Well that was a half hour of my time gone.. Regards, Eugene -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au inline: (null) 4.tiff On 25/02/2010, at 1:46 PM, Peter Bull wrote: I subscribe to the PC Authority online magazine and they have come up with Apple's ten worst products. I think they are being a bit harsh. http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/167240, top-10-worst-apple-products-of-all-time.aspx There is also a link to 32 reasons why PC's are better than Macs I have read it and it is quite an old article. Strangely enough, it seems like the tables have turned - remember 10 or so years ago we Mac fans had to justify why Macs were better...It seems now that PC fans are squirming. Aaah, revenge is so sweet. Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
On 25/02/2010, at 1:46 PM, Peter Bull wrote: I subscribe to the PC Authority online magazine and they have come up with Apple's ten worst products. I think they are being a bit harsh. http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/167240, top-10-worst-apple-products-of-all-time.aspx There is also a link to 32 reasons why PC's are better than Macs I have read it and it is quite an old article. Strangely enough, it seems like the tables have turned - remember 10 or so years ago we Mac fans had to justify why Macs were better...It seems now that PC fans are squirming. Aaah, revenge is so sweet. Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au As in all things, hindsight is a wonderful gift. It's fun to look back and make judgements based on modern standards. the fact is, most of the things in the list (with a few notable exceptions such as the Puck Mouse) were pioneering products in their day. Apple was leading the way by actually releasing this stuff. The fact that many of them failed in the market place has more to do with the fact that the market wasn't ready for them, but that doesn't reduce their significance. The other factor, of course, is Apple's proclivity for coming up with ground-breaking technology, only to let it languish (anyone remember OpenDoc?) while lesser standards simply gained firm footholds simply through massive volume of sales. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: top ten worst Apple products
I suspect that Snow Leopard will rate a place on a future list and be known as Apple Vista. I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. I'll stick with SL. Thanks to WAMUG I know I can rely on enthusiastic and helpful advice when asked. Cheers, Alan Alan Smith iMac 21.5 Nov 2009 Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz / 4 MB OSX 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Maxtor Basic 500GB USB HDD partitioned for Time Machine and Music On 25/02/2010, at 1:46 PM, Peter Bull wrote: I subscribe to the PC Authority online magazine and they have come up with Apple's ten worst products. I think they are being a bit harsh. http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/167240, top-10-worst-apple-products-of-all-time.aspx There is also a link to 32 reasons why PC's are better than Macs I have read it and it is quite an old article. Strangely enough, it seems like the tables have turned - remember 10 or so years ago we Mac fans had to justify why Macs were better...It seems now that PC fans are squirming. Aaah, revenge is so sweet. Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au As in all things, hindsight is a wonderful gift. It's fun to look back and make judgements based on modern standards. the fact is, most of the things in the list (with a few notable exceptions such as the Puck Mouse) were pioneering products in their day. Apple was leading the way by actually releasing this stuff. The fact that many of them failed in the market place has more to do with the fact that the market wasn't ready for them, but that doesn't reduce their significance. The other factor, of course, is Apple's proclivity for coming up with ground-breaking technology, only to let it languish (anyone remember OpenDoc?) while lesser standards simply gained firm footholds simply through massive volume of sales. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2708 - Release Date: 02/25/10 03:34:00 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
SBS videos not loading
I missed an episode on SBS and thought I'd be able to download it. But all I get is a blank screen SBS video Does anyone else get this problem? Is it possibly because Im using a Mac rather than a PC? Dick Anderson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: SBS videos not loading
On 26/02/2010, at 8:57 AM, Richard Anderson wrote: I missed an episode on SBS and thought I'd be able to download it. But all I get is a blank screen SBS video Does anyone else get this problem? Is it possibly because Im using a Mac rather than a PC? Hi Richard, The SBS Video player require Flash, but the Full Episodes all seem to be working correctly in Safari 4.0.4 OS X 10.6.2. What particular video were you having trouble with, send a link to WAMUG mailing list. http://www.sbs.com.au/ Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
Hi I've been using Apple since the early 80's starting off with the above article mentioned Apple 111 computer (no guru though), but I've never had a sense of apprehension like I do now with SL! Nothing large or specific, I just don't trust it for some reason, unknown even to myself. Odd little quirky things happen all the time to give me the heeby jeeby's. Probably just a seniors imagination running riot. Regards Peter On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I suspect that Snow Leopard will rate a place on a future list and be known as Apple Vista. I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. I'll stick with SL. Thanks to WAMUG I know I can rely on enthusiastic and helpful advice when asked. Cheers, Alan Alan Smith iMac 21.5 Nov 2009 Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz / 4 MB OSX 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Maxtor Basic 500GB USB HDD partitioned for Time Machine and Music On 25/02/2010, at 1:46 PM, Peter Bull wrote: I subscribe to the PC Authority online magazine and they have come up with Apple's ten worst products. I think they are being a bit harsh. http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/167240, top-10-worst-apple-products-of-all-time.aspx There is also a link to 32 reasons why PC's are better than Macs I have read it and it is quite an old article. Strangely enough, it seems like the tables have turned - remember 10 or so years ago we Mac fans had to justify why Macs were better...It seems now that PC fans are squirming. Aaah, revenge is so sweet. Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au As in all things, hindsight is a wonderful gift. It's fun to look back and make judgements based on modern standards. the fact is, most of the things in the list (with a few notable exceptions such as the Puck Mouse) were pioneering products in their day. Apple was leading the way by actually releasing this stuff. The fact that many of them failed in the market place has more to do with the fact that the market wasn't ready for them, but that doesn't reduce their significance. The other factor, of course, is Apple's proclivity for coming up with ground-breaking technology, only to let it languish (anyone remember OpenDoc?) while lesser standards simply gained firm footholds simply through massive volume of sales. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2708 - Release Date: 02/25/10 03:34:00 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: SBS videos not loading
SBS Watch Full Episodes plays back fine for me, Dick. G5 1.8SP 10.5.8 Severin On 26/02/2010, at 8:57 AM, Richard Anderson wrote: I missed an episode on SBS and thought I'd be able to download it. But all I get is a blank screen SBS video Does anyone else get this problem? Is it possibly because Im using a Mac rather than a PC? Dick Anderson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
I'm somewhat loathed to give any sort of journalistic credibility or respect to writers (or web site) who could, while dismissing Thomas Dolby and his musical abilities as a one hit wonder, turnaround and give high praise to his work production work with Def Leopard These are admissions about music taste that one should not announce in any sort of professional role At bad 80's hair rock addicts anonymous meetings? yes, as a piece of journalistic work? No. On 26/02/10 8:06 AM, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/150506,top-10-strangest-characters-in-it.as px Well that was a half hour of my time gone.. Regards, Eugene -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au mark.sec...@uwa.edu.au Mark Secker (Ba. Bus. IS/IP, ECU) Computer officer, Business School IT Services The University of Western Australia - CRICOS provider number 00126G M261 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley 6009 Phone 6488 1855, Fax 6488 1055, -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
Absolutely Mark, This guy's comment In the past I've been guilty of saying bad things about Apple and their users... I didn't bother reading anything more, as there would be no way that this guy could write a professional, objective article. Cheers, Ronni On 26/02/2010, at 10:03 AM, Mark Secker wrote: I'm somewhat loathed to give any sort of journalistic credibility or respect to writers (or web site) who could, while dismissing Thomas Dolby and his musical abilities as a one hit wonder, turnaround and give high praise to his work production work with Def Leopard These are admissions about music taste that one should not announce in any sort of professional role At bad 80's hair rock addicts anonymous meetings? yes, as a piece of journalistic work? No. On 26/02/10 8:06 AM, Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au wrote: http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/150506,top-10-strangest-characters-in-it.as px Well that was a half hour of my time gone.. Regards, Eugene -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: SBS videos not loading
I can't load any SBS video! Have tried reloading Flash. Should I up- grade my Safari? Dick MacOSX 10.4.11Safari 3.0.4 On 26/02/2010, at 9:22 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 26/02/2010, at 8:57 AM, Richard Anderson wrote: I missed an episode on SBS and thought I'd be able to download it. But all I get is a blank screen SBS video Does anyone else get this problem? Is it possibly because Im using a Mac rather than a PC? Hi Richard, The SBS Video player require Flash, but the Full Episodes all seem to be working correctly in Safari 4.0.4 OS X 10.6.2. What particular video were you having trouble with, send a link to WAMUG mailing list. http://www.sbs.com.au/ Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au R. A. Anderson. 65 Dalkeith Rd., Nedlands, W.A. 6009 (08) 9386 4405 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple USB Modem
Hi Craig, They are available only as a service part now at around $115!!! Cheers, Stuart Stuart Evans T4 Technology ALBANY Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue, Albany, WA, 6330 T 08 9842 9660 F 08 9842 9664 E stuart.ev...@t4.com.au BUNBURY 2/14 Rose Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230 T 08 9721 9660 F 08 9842 9664 On 25/02/10 3:10 PM, Craig Bruce craigbr...@me.com wrote: Just wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get myself an apple usb modem? Funny I'd be asking this but they are a bit hard to come by these days and I don't trust Originals from hong kong -- Craig Bruce Director M 0403 040 088 P 08 9367 4691 F 08 9367 4692 E craig.br...@maxstyle.com.au E craig.br...@me.com W http://www.maxstyle.com.au Twitter Maxstyle_com_au Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maxstyle Disclaimer: The information transmitted on this message is intended only for the person or organisation to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact MaxStyle Pty Ltd immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: SBS videos not loading
Hi Richard, Did you download install the most recent version of flashplayer from here? http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Have you run Software Update to see if there are any updates that need installing? If Safari 4.0.4 doesn't show in Software Update, go here download Safari 4.0.4 for Tiger http://www.apple.com/safari/download/ Cheers, Ronni On 26/02/2010, at 10:43 AM, Richard Anderson wrote: I can't load any SBS video! Have tried reloading Flash. Should I up-grade my Safari? Dick MacOSX 10.4.11Safari 3.0.4 On 26/02/2010, at 9:22 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 26/02/2010, at 8:57 AM, Richard Anderson wrote: I missed an episode on SBS and thought I'd be able to download it. But all I get is a blank screen SBS video Does anyone else get this problem? Is it possibly because Im using a Mac rather than a PC? Hi Richard, The SBS Video player require Flash, but the Full Episodes all seem to be working correctly in Safari 4.0.4 OS X 10.6.2. What particular video were you having trouble with, send a link to WAMUG mailing list. http://www.sbs.com.au/ Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple USB Modem
I so should have thought of that, cheers -- Craig Bruce Director M 0403 040 088 P 08 9367 4691 F 08 9367 4692 E craig.br...@maxstyle.com.au E craig.br...@me.com W http://www.maxstyle.com.au Twitter Maxstyle_com_au Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maxstyle Disclaimer: The information transmitted on this message is intended only for the person or organisation to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact MaxStyle Pty Ltd immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. On 26/02/2010, at 10:54 AM, Stuart Evans wrote: Hi Craig, They are available only as a service part now at around $115!!! Cheers, Stuart Stuart Evans T4 Technology ALBANY Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue, Albany, WA, 6330 T 08 9842 9660 F 08 9842 9664 E stuart.ev...@t4.com.au BUNBURY 2/14 Rose Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230 T 08 9721 9660 F 08 9842 9664 On 25/02/10 3:10 PM, Craig Bruce craigbr...@me.com wrote: Just wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get myself an apple usb modem? Funny I'd be asking this but they are a bit hard to come by these days and I don't trust Originals from hong kong -- Craig Bruce Director M 0403 040 088 P 08 9367 4691 F 08 9367 4692 E craig.br...@maxstyle.com.au E craig.br...@me.com W http://www.maxstyle.com.au Twitter Maxstyle_com_au Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maxstyle Disclaimer: The information transmitted on this message is intended only for the person or organisation to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact MaxStyle Pty Ltd immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: top ten worst Apple products
Hi Ronni Thanks for your interest in my mysterious OS X SL problem. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction, else I will open a new thread. (Its taking a long time to peruse the WAMUG archives!) External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing on Desktop, in Finder, Disk Utility or System Profiler. BUT Time Machine hourly backup seems to trigger a temporary respite when all four Mac sources display the USB HDD data. I then get a system error message (red caution) to the effect that the disk was not ejected properly -- and next time connected will attempt repair. This first displayed just after installing the Apple updates yesterday. A trigger for the error message may be when the iMac wakes from Sleep mode. I haven't got a clear pattern of observed events. The iMac was cleanly powered off, external devices unplugged etc, but then Time Machine kicks in as another variable and changes things. This email sent from a PC, not the Mac, so I can test and observe its behaviour. Next time the HDD shows up on Desktop I'll try ejecting them cleanly and then begin the cycle of powering up again. Cheers, Alan On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple USB Modem
On 25/02/2010 3:10 PM, Craig Bruce wrote: Just wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get myself an apple usb modem? Funny I'd be asking this but they are a bit hard to come by these days and I don't trust Originals from hong kong -- Craig Bruce Director There was a discussion on Macintouch about this recently... http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/modems/ Have fun, Shay -- Join the Perth Artifactory Learn, Share and Make things! http://artifactory.org.au/ -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re:External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing
Hi Alan, I've changed the Subject as this is clearly not anything to do with the top ten worst Apple products thread. First question: Does the USB Drive have its own sleep or spin down mode? What I would suggest you try is this: 1. Temporarily un-checking the Put the hard disk(s) to sleep . . . box in System Preferences Energy Saver. I 'think' when the iMac goes into sleep mode it cuts the power to the usb ports and therefore to your USB Drive. For this reason it is not 'unmounted' in the traditional sense and so when the iMac wakes up it gives the improper eject error. This would not happen with an externally powered drive. Cheers, Ronni On 26/02/2010, at 11:35 AM, Alan Smith wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks for your interest in my mysterious OS X SL problem. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction, else I will open a new thread. (Its taking a long time to peruse the WAMUG archives!) External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing on Desktop, in Finder, Disk Utility or System Profiler. BUT Time Machine hourly backup seems to trigger a temporary respite when all four Mac sources display the USB HDD data. I then get a system error message (red caution) to the effect that the disk was not ejected properly -- and next time connected will attempt repair. This first displayed just after installing the Apple updates yesterday. A trigger for the error message may be when the iMac wakes from Sleep mode. I haven't got a clear pattern of observed events. The iMac was cleanly powered off, external devices unplugged etc, but then Time Machine kicks in as another variable and changes things. This email sent from a PC, not the Mac, so I can test and observe its behaviour. Next time the HDD shows up on Desktop I'll try ejecting them cleanly and then begin the cycle of powering up again. Cheers, Alan On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re:External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing
(Re-sent with new subject as per Ronni's post) Hi Alan, Just an off-the-wall thought - you aren't running Windows under parallels or fusion are you? If you are - is the USB drive being captured by Windows and so unavailable to OSX (though, if so, I wouldn't have thought Time Machine could see it either - unless it can override the Windows allocation). In Parallels, under USB preferences, you can choose from 3 options - so that connecting an USB device: 1) Connects it to the Mac 2) Connects it to the active VM 3) Asks which to connect to. So selecting option 2) would result in the device being captured by a running VM if it was connected whilst the VM was running. Just a thought. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 26/2/10 11:35 AM, Alan Smith at sma...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks for your interest in my mysterious OS X SL problem. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction, else I will open a new thread. (Its taking a long time to peruse the WAMUG archives!) External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing on Desktop, in Finder, Disk Utility or System Profiler. BUT Time Machine hourly backup seems to trigger a temporary respite when all four Mac sources display the USB HDD data. I then get a system error message (red caution) to the effect that the disk was not ejected properly -- and next time connected will attempt repair. This first displayed just after installing the Apple updates yesterday. A trigger for the error message may be when the iMac wakes from Sleep mode. I haven't got a clear pattern of observed events. The iMac was cleanly powered off, external devices unplugged etc, but then Time Machine kicks in as another variable and changes things. This email sent from a PC, not the Mac, so I can test and observe its behaviour. Next time the HDD shows up on Desktop I'll try ejecting them cleanly and then begin the cycle of powering up again. Cheers, Alan On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: top ten worst Apple products
Hi Alan, Just an off-the-wall thought - you aren't running Windows under parallels or fusion are you? If you are - is the USB drive being captured by Windows and so unavailable to OSX (though, if so, I wouldn't have thought Time Machine could see it either - unless it can override the Windows allocation). In Parallels, under USB preferences, you can choose from 3 options - so that connecting an USB device: 1) Connects it to the Mac 2) Connects it to the active VM 3) Asks which to connect to. So selecting option 2) would result in the device being captured by a running VM if it was connected whilst the VM was running. Just a thought. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 26/2/10 11:35 AM, Alan Smith at sma...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks for your interest in my mysterious OS X SL problem. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction, else I will open a new thread. (Its taking a long time to peruse the WAMUG archives!) External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing on Desktop, in Finder, Disk Utility or System Profiler. BUT Time Machine hourly backup seems to trigger a temporary respite when all four Mac sources display the USB HDD data. I then get a system error message (red caution) to the effect that the disk was not ejected properly -- and next time connected will attempt repair. This first displayed just after installing the Apple updates yesterday. A trigger for the error message may be when the iMac wakes from Sleep mode. I haven't got a clear pattern of observed events. The iMac was cleanly powered off, external devices unplugged etc, but then Time Machine kicks in as another variable and changes things. This email sent from a PC, not the Mac, so I can test and observe its behaviour. Next time the HDD shows up on Desktop I'll try ejecting them cleanly and then begin the cycle of powering up again. Cheers, Alan On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Camcorders and compatability with Macs
I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Camcorders and compatability with Macs
Greetings! When you get ready to download your video just plug your camcorder into your mac. It will be ready to go. Cheers, Joe On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Camcorders and compatibility with Macs
In Snow Leopard, the camcorder may not show up on the desktop, and iMovie may not automatically open (unlike iPhoto), and so you may find you have to go into iMovie and import the movie from the camcorder. In other words, don't despair if there is no obvious indication that the computer has sensed that the camera is connected to it. Another example of SL working in strange and mysterious ways. Michael Hawkins. On 26/2/10 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing
Hi Neil No Windows (or MS apps). I'm trying to keep to an Apple-only system, but the number of other apps is growing. The apps I do have are well known in the Macintosh community. Regards, Alan Hi Alan, Just an off-the-wall thought - you aren't running Windows under parallels or fusion are you? If you are - is the USB drive being captured by Windows and so unavailable to OSX (though, if so, I wouldn't have thought Time Machine could see it either - unless it can override the Windows allocation). In Parallels, under USB preferences, you can choose from 3 options - so that connecting an USB device: 1) Connects it to the Mac 2) Connects it to the active VM 3) Asks which to connect to. So selecting option 2) would result in the device being captured by a running VM if it was connected whilst the VM was running. Just a thought. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 26/2/10 11:35 AM, Alan Smith at sma...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks for your interest in my mysterious OS X SL problem. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction, else I will open a new thread. (Its taking a long time to peruse the WAMUG archives!) External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing on Desktop, in Finder, Disk Utility or System Profiler. BUT Time Machine hourly backup seems to trigger a temporary respite when all four Mac sources display the USB HDD data. I then get a system error message (red caution) to the effect that the disk was not ejected properly -- and next time connected will attempt repair. This first displayed just after installing the Apple updates yesterday. A trigger for the error message may be when the iMac wakes from Sleep mode. I haven't got a clear pattern of observed events. The iMac was cleanly powered off, external devices unplugged etc, but then Time Machine kicks in as another variable and changes things. This email sent from a PC, not the Mac, so I can test and observe its behaviour. Next time the HDD shows up on Desktop I'll try ejecting them cleanly and then begin the cycle of powering up again. Cheers, Alan On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2708 - Release Date: 02/26/10 03:57:00 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Apple TV
I wish to understand the functionality of the Apple TV unit and if it is able to host the playing of pre-recorded free to air TV (from say an Elgato TV tuner unit into an iMac) to my LCD/Home Stereo unit. Does a pre-recorded TV show need conversion for iTunes/Apple TV to be able to handle the resulting file type? Maybe there are more elegant ways of handling this as there are most likely a series of operations to actually get it visible/audible. If I can understand how this works, it might help me prior to purchase of an Apple TV. Cheers Peter.. * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Camcorders and compatability with Macs
Hi Darrell, its really a matter of compatibility with software, and iMovie can handle all formats, including high definition AVCHD. imovie opens an import window when it detects that you have plugged your video camera into a USB port and its turned on. There are lots of other things to know, but all video cameras (except JVC) use video formats that are compatible with the Mac and Windows. cheers, Susan. On 26/02/2010, at 12:55 PM, Joe Mastrella wrote: Greetings! When you get ready to download your video just plug your camcorder into your mac. It will be ready to go. Cheers, Joe On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Camcorders and compatibility with Macs
Hi Darrel, I checked the model online, being a standard definition camcorder means the resulting video is very easy to use on your mac. cheers, Susan. On 26/02/2010, at 1:17 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote: In Snow Leopard, the camcorder may not show up on the desktop, and iMovie may not automatically open (unlike iPhoto), and so you may find you have to go into iMovie and import the movie from the camcorder. In other words, don't despair if there is no obvious indication that the computer has sensed that the camera is connected to it. Another example of SL working in strange and mysterious ways. Michael Hawkins. On 26/2/10 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Camcorders and compatibility with Macs
Many thanks, Susan Darrel On 26/02/2010, at 1:33 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Darrel, I checked the model online, being a standard definition camcorder means the resulting video is very easy to use on your mac. cheers, Susan. On 26/02/2010, at 1:17 PM, Michael Hawkins wrote: In Snow Leopard, the camcorder may not show up on the desktop, and iMovie may not automatically open (unlike iPhoto), and so you may find you have to go into iMovie and import the movie from the camcorder. In other words, don't despair if there is no obvious indication that the computer has sensed that the camera is connected to it. Another example of SL working in strange and mysterious ways. Michael Hawkins. On 26/2/10 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: Camcorders and compatability with Macs
Ok, I spotted this thread earlier and wondered if my Sony HDR-SR10E will be auto-recognised by the Macbook (Snow Leopard) when I plug it into the USB port - for the very first time tonight. I haven't even run imovie yet on the Macbook. I suppose I have imovie - is it part of the standard OSX 10.6.X suite? I think the Sony model I have is AVCHD format and I was disappointed with using it on my PC prior to getting the Macbook in December '09. Will I need to load the specific Sony software or is imovie all things to this camera? Cheers Peter.. Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH *Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 *Fax + 61 8 9428 *Mob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Susan Hastings Sent: Friday, 26 February 2010 1:31 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Camcorders and compatability with Macs Hi Darrell, its really a matter of compatibility with software, and iMovie can handle all formats, including high definition AVCHD. imovie opens an import window when it detects that you have plugged your video camera into a USB port and its turned on. There are lots of other things to know, but all video cameras (except JVC) use video formats that are compatible with the Mac and Windows. cheers, Susan. On 26/02/2010, at 12:55 PM, Joe Mastrella wrote: Greetings! When you get ready to download your video just plug your camcorder into your mac. It will be ready to go. Cheers, Joe On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Camcorders and compatability with Macs
Joe Mastrella wrote: Greetings! When you get ready to download your video just plug your camcorder into your mac. It will be ready to go. ** Hi Joe , I'm still very happy with my Flip easy simple like me! Thank you again now avalable @ Dick Smiths. Catch up some time. Ciao Philip. *** On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Darrel McGuiness dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au mailto:dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: I am considering purchasing a camcorder and thought that a Panasonic SDR-H85 appeared a good choice. However I would appreciate any advice on how compatible it, or any other, would be with OS10. My setup is Imac 2.93 and OS10.6.2 Thanks Darrel -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing
Hi Ronni Recent events: Disk icons were restored to desktop without intervention. I did the 'clean' disk eject process I previously advised, clicking on the triangle icon in Finder. I unplugged the USB cord from the iMac. Then powered off everything. I powered up the iMac then the USB HDD. I then plugged the HDD into the iMac. Consternation - absolutely dead. No disk stats in any of the usual places. I tried to force Time Machine to backup now but it said no disk available. I then moved the USB cord from socket 1 to socket 4 on the iMac. HDD icons appeared on desktop instantly and iTunes could play music (from the second partition). I'll try and test socket 1 later. By the way, I did nothing about 'mounting' the USB HDD as it seemed to install itself appropriately. Your particular questions and suggestions answered in your text below. Cheers Alan Hi Alan, I've changed the Subject as this is clearly not anything to do with the top ten worst Apple products thread. First question: Does the USB Drive have its own sleep or spin down mode? ++ Don't know. USB HDD has its own power supply. It normally stops spinning when not in use (vibration test!) but I leave the mains power connected ready for it to work when the iMac wakes up. I normally select the Sleep option manually because of strange HDD/iMac behaviour. If iMac goes to sleep by itself the USB HDD green LED keeps glowing. I normally close the iTunes app, wait for the HDD to stop spinning and LED to go out, then select Sleep option. I normally leave iMac in Sleep mode when not in use. A second (powered but old) USB HDD that I only plug in for a monthly back-up stays spinning until physically switched off. What I would suggest you try is this: 1. Temporarily un-checking the Put the hard disk(s) to sleep . . . box in System Preferences Energy Saver. ++I did this but only after I changed the USB socket. I've used the external HDD since I got the iMac last year. The improper eject message only started yesterday. I 'think' when the iMac goes into sleep mode it cuts the power to the usb ports and therefore to your USB Drive. For this reason it is not 'unmounted' in the traditional sense and so when the iMac wakes up it gives the improper eject error. This would not happen with an externally powered drive. Cheers, Ronni On 26/02/2010, at 11:35 AM, Alan Smith wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks for your interest in my mysterious OS X SL problem. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction, else I will open a new thread. (Its taking a long time to peruse the WAMUG archives!) External USB HDD (2 partitions) is not showing on Desktop, in Finder, Disk Utility or System Profiler. BUT Time Machine hourly backup seems to trigger a temporary respite when all four Mac sources display the USB HDD data. I then get a system error message (red caution) to the effect that the disk was not ejected properly -- and next time connected will attempt repair. This first displayed just after installing the Apple updates yesterday. A trigger for the error message may be when the iMac wakes from Sleep mode. I haven't got a clear pattern of observed events. The iMac was cleanly powered off, external devices unplugged etc, but then Time Machine kicks in as another variable and changes things. This email sent from a PC, not the Mac, so I can test and observe its behaviour. Next time the HDD shows up on Desktop I'll try ejecting them cleanly and then begin the cycle of powering up again. Cheers, Alan On 26/02/2010, at 8:54 AM, Alan Smith wrote: I'm in the middle of searching WAMUG archives for help to restore my USB hard drive (Time Machine and iTunes). It disappeared after I installed the last batch of updates (iTunes, digital cameras, keyboard and Apple mobile devices) with a mandatory restart. Hi Alan, Do you mean the External USB Hard Drive is not showing in Finder, on your Desktop. Is it showing in Disk Utility or System Profiler? Have you tried disconnecting the USB Drive from the USB Port, restarting your Mac, and then connecting the USB Drive again. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2708 - Release Date: 02/26/10 03:57:00 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple TV
Hi Peter As I understand it you would have two options. 1. Convert your video files to a format that iTunes recognises. I use applications such as iSquint and Visual Hub to convert video files to iTunes compatible formats. Once in iTunes it is simply a matter of syncing with the AppleTV. 2. Hack the AppleTV to play other formats/sources. This is one that I have not tried, but there is quite a bit of information available on how to do a software hack of the AppleTV to use other sources and formats. Just google 'Apple TV hacks' and have read at the options. But hacking involves forcing an update of the firmware, so can cause warranty issues. Hope that helps! Daniel -- Daniel Forsdyke On Friday, February 26, 2010, at 01:19PM, Crisp, Peter pcr...@hatch.com.au wrote: -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
